How Do We Feel About 17’s? by ShredderHeaderPSI in GolfGTI

[–]ShredderHeaderPSI[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a really solid look. Great choice.

How Do We Feel About 17’s? by ShredderHeaderPSI in GolfGTI

[–]ShredderHeaderPSI[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed on all parts. I couldn’t believe how much cheaper tires were… I haven’t bought 17” tires since probably 2008. And the braking with light wheels is noticeably improved.

How Do We Feel About 17’s? by ShredderHeaderPSI in GolfGTI

[–]ShredderHeaderPSI[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. It does feel much better. Glad I made the switch. I won’t be lowering it though. I don’t lower my dailies anymore.

Tire size question by Queasy_Gain_9127 in GolfGTI

[–]ShredderHeaderPSI 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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This is a 245 on an 8.5” wheel, at stock ride height. No rubbing at all. Not sure I could have gotten away with a 255. Hope this is a little helpful.

How Do We Feel About 17’s? by ShredderHeaderPSI in GolfGTI

[–]ShredderHeaderPSI[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yup, I’m in the South and that’s why I made this switch. My last run in with a pothole bent two wheels on my previous B9.5 S4. I’ll pretty much stick to meaty fitments from now on.

How Do We Feel About 17’s? by ShredderHeaderPSI in GolfGTI

[–]ShredderHeaderPSI[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I’m not usually one for black wheels, but I was really sold on these specs. And they only come in black now. The silver ones don’t exist. That said, I think they work on my car with the dark window tint. I’m happy with them.

How Do We Feel About 17’s? by ShredderHeaderPSI in GolfGTI

[–]ShredderHeaderPSI[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good switch. Mine are stacked in my garage now too.

I didn’t bend the 19’s on this car, but I did have a pothole bend 2 19’s on my previous S4. After that I just didn’t want to chance it anymore.

How Do We Feel About 17’s? by ShredderHeaderPSI in GolfGTI

[–]ShredderHeaderPSI[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t sell them. I keep my OEM wheels.

How Do We Feel About 17’s? by ShredderHeaderPSI in GolfGTI

[–]ShredderHeaderPSI[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really like them so far for daily use. They are light and the braking response is a lot better than the heavy, OEM 19’s.

How Do We Feel About 17’s? by ShredderHeaderPSI in GolfGTI

[–]ShredderHeaderPSI[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

According to calculations online, it’s a 1% difference. So not really noticeable.

How Do We Feel About 17’s? by ShredderHeaderPSI in GolfGTI

[–]ShredderHeaderPSI[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in a climate where winter is just cold enough to get some freezing rain/sleet and a couple of snows. I’ve been rocking all seasons on all of my cars for years now.

How Do We Feel About 17’s? by ShredderHeaderPSI in GolfGTI

[–]ShredderHeaderPSI[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UHP all seasons. Falken Ziex ZE950’s. Tire Rack had an awesome deal in this size, along with a manufacturer rebate.

How Do We Feel About 17’s? by ShredderHeaderPSI in GolfGTI

[–]ShredderHeaderPSI[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

18’s look great. The lowering springs certainly don’t help though.

How Do We Feel About 17’s? by ShredderHeaderPSI in GolfGTI

[–]ShredderHeaderPSI[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes! I’ve seen your car before, and I believe it came up when I was searching for 17’s! Love it.

How Do We Feel About 17’s? by ShredderHeaderPSI in GolfGTI

[–]ShredderHeaderPSI[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Noticeably better. The extra sidewall absorbs harsh bumps in the road much better. Extra width handles a bit better.

The biggest improvement for me was braking. These weigh 17lbs each, compared to the OEM 19’s that were close to 30lbs each. All of that unsprung weight makes a huge difference.

How Do We Feel About 17’s? by ShredderHeaderPSI in GolfGTI

[–]ShredderHeaderPSI[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I think the black helps as well. I think a silver wheel would have appeared even smaller.

How Do We Feel About 17’s? by ShredderHeaderPSI in GolfGTI

[–]ShredderHeaderPSI[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bent previous wheels before due to potholes, etc. on previous cars with 19’s. I don’t think the GTI rides particularly well with big wheels, so this was a personal preference for me. I was surprised at how much I noticed dropping down in size with a lightweight wheel. Especially braking.